March 2015 Issue: 9

38th ROTARY DISTRICT-3190 CONFERENCE 21st & 22nd Feb 2015 uddipana

The Rotary District 3190 Conference, held at the Nimhans The RI Rep. was welcomed in typical Mysore style at 8.30 am, with a Auditorium, , on the 21st and 22nd February 2015, Mysore Peta and Shawl, at the conference venue, with traditional under the stewardship of District Governor Rtn. Manjunath Shetty, drums and folk dancers leading the procession, with RI Dir. Elect was a memorable Conference, unique in several aspects, and Manoj Desai joining the dignitaries. The traditional lamp was lit in the thoroughly appreciated by the 1800 strong Rotarians and families foyer, with all the luminaries present, marking the inauguration of the who attended in full strength, on both days. Conference. The Conference Calendar began with a Lunch, hosted at the Century Club, on the 20th, to welcome the RI representative PDG Anil Agarwal and Ann Seema, all District Officers, Invitees, Club Presidents, and Patrons of the Conference, which set the tone and the mood for what was to follow, over the next 2 days. Rtn. Anil TELL US WHY YOU JOINED ROTARY Agarwal addressing the informal gathering, expressed his happiness to be amongst us, and was keen on participating in the 2 The Rotarian Magazine is working on a story about ways to take advantage day event. A meeting of the College of Governors, discussing and of your Rotary membership. Tell us why you joined Rotary -- and why you debating important issues, and a well-represented Press stayed -- and you may see yourself quoted in the August issue. Just leave a Conference, preceded the Lunch, with the Dist. Governor and the comment below. RI Rep. in attendance.

Report by: Rtn. Vijayakumar K. - Chairman, Conference committee

Edited and published on behalf of District Governor Manjunatha Shetty, Rotary District 3190, No. 136, Swami Vivekananda Road, , Bangalore 560 008 We are in Rotary for one simple reason: to change the world. RI President 2011-12 Kalyan Banerjee. by Chief Editor Rtn.Harikrishna S. Holla and Editor Rtn. Rajeshwari Sunil, & printed at Bangalore press, #88, Chamarajpet, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 018. Visit www.rotarydistrict3190.org RI PRESIDENT'S TRUSTEE CHAIR'S MESSAGE FIRST LADY SPEAKS!

MESSAGE Now that the first year of the new grant model has been I am sure you will all agree that the completed, it's time to see how it's working. One of the most District Conference was amazing positive outcomes is that more clubs and districts have and definitely will remain in our banded together to implement larger, more sustainable mind for quite some times to projects. Our Rotary Foundation funded 488 district grants come. Attending few of the worth a total of $23.5 million and 868 global grants worth preparatory meetings was a great $47.3 million. learning experience for me. The The Trustees are mindful of their fiduciary duty to ensure hard work put in by each and every that Foundation funds are spent wisely. To help achieve this, chairman culminated in a clubs and districts have the support of The Rotary conference of substance in terms Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers. These are In Rotary, we have the opportunity to build bonds of of wonderful speakers, great DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S Rotarian volunteers who have been vetted as specialists in entertainment, sumptuous food friendship with fellow Rotarians around the world. And once one or more areas of focus, or in financial audits. Last year, MESSAGE a year, at our international convention, we have the chance on behalf of the Trustees, these volunteers carried out more than 153 assignments. Forty- and extraordinary fellowship. Let me very specially recognize the to get together with all of our Rotary friends, to share new four were technical (desk) reviews prior to funding approval, and 68 were mandatory on- team work displayed by my dear dear First Ladies Forum group ideas, plan new service, and just have fun. site screenings for larger projects, either before approval or during the projects' who took charge of the first days program of organizing a rousing welcome for the VIPs with diyas , folk dances and drums. First February is the month of the most awaited event of the year - The District What better way to celebrate the end of the 2014-15 Rotary implementation. The cadre also conducted 41 audits of projects and districts. year, and Light Up Rotary with your friends, than to travel ladies took pride in greeting each conference delegate with Conference . What a fantastic district conference we had! We have learned that some sponsors of global grants have struggled with needs together to the 106th annual Rotary International assessments, sustainability, and monitoring and evaluation. This is where the cadre can special home made chocolates. The VIP guests, RI The conference team led by Chairman Vijayakumar and secretary Fazal Convention in , Brazil? Whether you have never be of practical assistance, so its members have been asked to increase their availability to Representative Anil Agarwal and his spouse Seema were Mahmood and their entire team planned the activities so meticulously and been to a convention before or are an experienced grant sponsors from the start of the application process. Clubs and districts that sponsor adorable couple who conversed freely with every Rotarian. executed with surgical precision. PDG Anil Agarwal who was the RI president convention goer, this will be one you won't want to miss. grants can access this assistance by contacting their regional grants officer. It looks every successful program prompts us to do something Representative along with his gracious spouse Seema added colour to the Preregistration pricing ends on 31 March, so plan now for the We are looking to add volunteers to our cadre in all areas of focus and in auditing. If you more. We the First Ladies are all set to celebrate the International biggest Rotary party of the year. festive atmosphere. are interested in joining, email [email protected] for more information. Women's day in a big way at R V Teachers College on the 7th The convention will begin on Saturday, 6 June, and after the March. In Rotary there is never a moment of dullness. Let us have It started with the pre conference lunch with RIP Rep on 20th feb where the The aim of the Trustees is to make the new grant model as user-friendly as possible to opening ceremony there will be a traditional Brazilian clubs and districts. lots of fun and fellowship while doing service to the needy. district leaders along with conference patrons and spouses had wonderful Carnival party and a Samba School Parade at the Anhembi John Kenny Shailaja Manjunath time exchanging notes. RIP Rep.Anil also attended the COG and addressed Sambadrome. Even if you think you have no rhythm or can't Trustee Chair 2014-15 the RI Officers of the district carry a tune, you will find yourself dancing, singing, and First Lady, RID 3190 laughing all night long. The party and parade will feature the The Inaugural session was laced with some amazing speakers like Jaya Row bright colors, feathers, and sequins of Carnival costumes as 70 YEARS OF UN-RI PARTNERSHIP. 30 YEARS OF POLIOPLUS of Vedanta Vision and RIDE Manoj Desai. The evening entertainment was a well as the sights and sounds of samba, the Afro-Brazilian visual treat with Yakshagana, dances , songs and music the like of which we music and dance, and the delicious food and drinks of São Celebrating On 23 February 1905, Paul Harris and three friends gathered for what would become had never seen. Paulo. known as the first Rotary Club meeting. Harris's desire for camaraderie among business Second day was the day with multi activities. While the Rotarians day started On Monday night, Ivete Sangalo, winner of two Latin 110 Of Rotary associates grew into an international network of 1.2 million volunteers who work to improve at 7 in the morning, taking positions at the various NID centres and set the Grammy Awards, will entertain Rotarians. And every Years health, alleviate poverty, and promote peace. Over 110 years, Rotary members have immunization work at motion and attended the conference at 10 am. They also evening of the convention, Rotary Restaurant Nights will let created access to health and education, empowered communities, supported peace you enjoy discounts in the culinary capital of Latin America. building initiatives, pushed polio to the brink of eradication and improved lives around the fulfilled their responsibilities of electing the RID Nominating Committee Savor fish from the Amazon, sushi with a Latin flair, Brazilian world. member and alternate by ballot. The highlight of the day was the address by beef, and other offerings from some of São Paulo's 30,000 Olympian and Ace badminton star Saina Nehwal. Rotarians were In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations restaurants and bars. Admission to several museums in São Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter. Rotary overwhelmed by the announcement that Saina agreed to be the brand Paulo, including the excellent soccer museum, will also be International was invited by the Department of State of United States of America to send ambassador for the TEACH program of Rotary Literacy Mission. free with your convention badge. consultants to the United Nations Conference at San Francisco in May, 1945. In all, eleven My dear Light Up Rotary Teamates, Successful District conference was only Brazil reflects a diversity almost as great as Rotary's: Rotarians served in one or the other of these capacities. Paulistanos, as the people of São Paulo are known, have one of the milestones we had to cross. We are here to deliver much more in The first meeting of the UN took place in London on the 16th January 1946, hosted by created a lively culture with influences from all over the District 13 at the Caxton Hall, presided over by RI President Tom Warren, who declared it to terms of membership and contribution to Foundation. Let us gear up to world. One of the highlights of any Rotary convention is be the 'touchstone for a gesture of international goodwill unique in the history of Rotary'. achieve our set goals for the year. always hospitality night, where you can get to know local The "ROTARY E-CLUB OF BANGALORE, DISTRICT 3190" celebrated "ROTARY DAY - We chartered yet another new club, Rotary on the 6th of February. 3 Rotarians. Monday night is your chance to experience the This relationship established between the United Nations Organization and Rotary started 2015" by showcasing the humanitarian work of more new clubs have been sent for chartering. There are many more clubs paulistano lifestyle with the Rotarians of Brazil – but be sure at the chartering of UNO is continuing up till now - from San Francisco to . The Rotary amidst multi-colour, shooting jets of water month of November is designated as 'The Rotary Foundation Month' by Rotary who have planned extension. Now is the time to fulfill that dream. Yes it is a to book early, as numbers are limited. In Rotary, service and friendship go hand in hand. As you swaying to melodious music at a public water International. It starts with 'Rotary UN Day' at the United Nations on1st November at very special privilege and recognition to extend in the year when the top fountain in Bangalore. New York. priority of the Rotary International President is to grow in Membership. focus on the work of this Rotary year, I ask you not to lose sight of the importance of international friendship, and to The spectacular event commemorating the 110th Rotary holds the highest consultative status offered to a nongovernmental organization by Shailaja and I are one with you in realizing the Rotary spirit of the year 'Light Up register for the São Paulo convention now, at the United Nations' Economic and Social Council, which oversees many specialized UN Rotary' anniversary of Rotary International was witnessed www.riconvention.org. by large family crowds of the city. agencies. Celebration of 'Rotary UN Day' indicates the importance and respect Rotary Manjunath Shetty Gary C.K. Huang International has gained all over the world because of its humanitarian service projects, District Governor, RID 3190 RI President 2014-15 especially its thrust area of Polio Eradication.

We must adjust Rotary to the Rotarians and not Rotarians to Rotary," 2 The magic of Rotary is that it allows ordinary people to do extraordinary things. - Wilfrid J Wilkinson, RI President 2007-08 3 - Carl Wilhelm Steinhammar 2005-06 RI President 2005-06 District 3190 Rotary Bangalore Basaveshwarnagar Rotary Bangalore Bharathinagar Central Rotary Bangalore Brigades Rotary Bangalore Ramamurthynagar Rotary Bangalore RR Nagar Centinniel Rotary Bangalore South

Polio Plus Immunization Conducted free on going Health Camp Teacher Training Workshop on Science Polio Plus Immunization Painting of the school hall wall at Vishwabharati Visited 5 clubs in . Dist.1770 - Donation of 3500 Experiments Trust's school for the economically backward Euros was presented to RBSouth for conducting families at Anavatti, Shimoga District. projects under Literacy & Women Empowerment. Rotary Bangalore Cosmopolitan Rotary Bangalore Downtown Rotary Bangalore Rotary Bangalore Spandana Rotary Tiptur Rotary Tumkur City

Conducted Mega eye screening and cataract surgery camp Blood Donation camp was organized on the World Polio Plus Immunization Polio Plus Immunization Installed play equipments in 3 government schools and Polio Plus Immunization at Rajanakunte, Poola School in association with Globe Eye Understanding Day at M/s. Texport Industries, distributed 200 dictionaries in association with Rotary Foundation. A total of 145 patients were treated Yeshwanthpur, wherein 186 units of blood was collected Tumkur East and Inner Wheel Tumkur East. Rotary Bangalore IT Corridor Rotary Bangalore J.P.Nagar Rotary Maddur Rotary Tumkur East Rotary Bangalore Udyog Rotary Bangalore South West

Assam relief contributions from communities Honored vocational service award for a Barber, BMTC Participation in District Conference Conducted blood donation Camp Polio Plus Immunization Polio Plus Immunization around Whitefield were dispatched Bus Conductor, BBMP Worker & a TV Mechanic

Rotary Bangalore North Rotary Pavagada Rotary Bangalore Raj Mahal Vilas Rotary Bangalore Ulsoor Rotary Bangalore Vidyapeeta Rotary Bangalore Vijayanagar

Pulse polio immunisation Distributed 32 Solar lamps with Solar pannel and Conducted eye camp- 224 people were screened - Distributed 1000 books under T-E-A-C-H Scheme "one Scholarship of Rs 5000-00 given to a deserving Certificates were distributed to the trainees on their charging unit at Panchavati Gramanthara Prauda 117 spectacles were distrubuted and 28 cataract million books for one million smiles" to BBMP Boys engineering student. completion of Computer and tailoring Courses at Shale at Kannamedi with the co-ordination of Rotary surgeries were performed Primary & High School, Jougupalayam, Ulsoor Rotary - Ravindra Nele Vocational Services Centre Ulsoor, Bangalore Rotary Bangalore Rotary Punganur Central Rotary Bangalore Rotary Bangalore West Rotary Bangalore Whitefield Central Rotary Bangalore

Handing over of plaque recognizing Menda Adult education at Nagnayakanakote - Village In collaboration with SET and Infopace Management Pvt Ltd Supported Pulse Polio Program. Supported Pulse Polio Program. Eye Camp at Munganally Foundations support to RBW service projects Launched iSETiLAB , an initiative to promote innovation and social entrepreneurship “Friendship is a natural and willing servant….There is no reason…why the great power of friendship should not be harnessed to do I have long believed that the bedrock of Rotary is our commitment to ethical behavior. 4 Rotary was founded as a business networking tool, and service came after that. Service is now our primary focus. - D K Lee 5 its part in the world's work.” — Report of the President, 1912 Rotary Convention, Duluth, Minnesota, USA. -John Kenny, RIP 2009-10 District 3190 38th ROTARY DISTRICT-3190 CONFERENCE 38th ROTARY DISTRICT-3190 CONFERENCE 21st & 22nd Feb 2015 uddipana 21st & 22nd Feb 2015 uddipana

The Inaugural Session began with Smt. Jaya Row of the Vedanta Vision, This Conference, while exhibiting all that most Conferences do, was special and delivering a very inspiring and moving address on 'Selfless Service', followed by another unique because the focus was on austerity, and support for the environment. It was a equally scintillating presentation by RI Dir. Elect Manoj Desai “Kathni aur Karni”, to a zero garbage conference, with no plastic waste, adequate but tasty food, with an packed audience. There were several noteworthy presentations during these 2 days, interesting variety, well sponsored kits and mementos, and punctual conduct of all and the gathering was particularly impressed with the presentations of the Gates sessions. We had 400 Patron registrations, collected before October 2014, a record of Foundation, Ham Pa Nagarajaiah, Dr. Chandrasekhar Shetty, and others. The RI Rep. sorts, enabling resource mobilization well before the Conference. All stalls were PDG Anil Agarwal impressed the gathering with his passionate presentation about occupied, and beautifully organized, creating much interest in the intervals and breaks, Rotary, the need to serve, and be involved with the world of Rotary. the programs and sessions were handled brilliantly and meticulously, the fellowship The program to recognize and felicitate the wonderful social and community service of 2 counters were overflowing, and the speakers were all well chosen, months in advance, eminent Rotarians Arjun Menda, and Dr. Sunder Ram Shetty, with citations, was and met with everyone's expectations. All Chairmen extended wonderful support, in colourful and much appreciated, inspiring all those present in the gathering. what was a very satisfying and rewarding Conference for all.

In the evening of the 21st, post the first day sessions, the Entertainment Program, coupled with liberal fellowship, saw a full house, with the delegates absorbing and enjoying the music session by Ajay Warrier's group, the superlative Yakshagana Performance by Mantap Prabhakar and his team of artists, and breathtaking Bharatanatyam performances by the well known Raadha Kalpa troupe, directed by Rukmini Vijayakumar. The program extended until 10.30 pm, by popular demand, and received very appreciative reviews and The District Governor, the Conference Chairman Vijayakumar and Secretary Fazal commendations by the audience. Mohamed, and the Core Committee led the Conference Team with commitment, planning, and valuable inputs, and effective management, which together resulted in The highlight event, of course, was the presence of Saina Nehwal, world Badminton a surplus of about 10 lakhs, which will add to the coffers of the Rotary Foundation. In Champion, who was felicitated, honoured, and presented, with a purse of Rs. 1 lakh, in the conclusion, those who participated in the Conference were happy that all aspects of Youth Services session, on Sunday morning, in the presence of an overflowing gathering. the Conference - programs, speakers, catering, fellowship & entertainment, etc., Her 'straight from the heart' address to the assembly was received with a standing ovation, were all conducted and managed well, and agreed that this was a 'value for money' and everyone regretted that it had to end so soon. conference, with many motivating and inspiring take aways. The Conference covered many aspects of Rotary, including the passing of key resolutions, Through this column the Committee also expresses its thanks, gratitude, and balloting for election of the nominating committee member, for the RI Director elections, appreciation to every Rotarian who has been responsible for, and part of this the presentations of the incoming Governors, and the Rotary Convention at Sao Paolo. wonderful conference, and for the opportunity to serve, and for making this a Conference Committee Chairmen and their Committees were all appreciated and memorable event in the Rotary Calendar. felicitated for their wonderful work and their immense contributions for a successful conference, and thanked onstage. Report by: Rtn. Vijayakumar K. - Chairman, Conference committee

"The greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more." - Dr Jonas Salk inventor of the polio vaccine. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali 6 7 District 3190 GOVERNOR OFFICIAL VISITS RI District 3190-Car Rally

Rotary Rajarajeshwari Nagar Rotary Tumkur East 04.02.2015 Rotary Ramanagara 05.02.2015 Organised by Rotary Bangalore Vijayanagar Centennial 01.02.2015 Rotary Bangalore South Rocks!!!

One of the dynamic clubs outside Bangalore Very active club in all round performance with so President Suresh BG and Secretary Suresh engaged in various service projects in the field of many outstanding projects. President Raju Warrier keep the members continuously health and Literacy. Distribution of Carpets to being educationist , has taken up many literacy The district Event , "Theme -SWACHH BHARATH ABHIYAN", organised by Rotary Club engaged with celebration of various festivals and students of Vishwabharathi residential school at initiatives with able support from secretary of Vijayanagar, RI Dist 3190 for Rotarians on Sunday, 8th Feb 2015, under the national days . Six mega health camps screening Mallasandra village, collection of books for Umesh. Note book distribution, conducting chairmanship of PP.Rtn.D.Shivakumar, saw an excellent participation by many clubs. for various illness including cervical cancer were library. President Rajendra Hiremath and sports , quiz, Ryla etc for school students. Nearly 25 Rotarians with their family were on their vehicles driving approximately for Distribution of stationery, books etc for mentally SWACHH BHARATH ABHIYAN held in rural areas. 800 units of blood collection at Secretary Narse Gowda are holding General 70kms which was defensive drive adhering to all traffic regulations and safety aspects for various blood donation camps. Many programs Health check up camp, Eye check up camp, retarded school children. Tree planting, Awareness program for farmers on Stem borer which NRSO was associated. conducted under Literacy like Books collection, Nutrition supplement to the malnutritioned etc as ongoing projects. Club also has a 3rd level major pest , distribution of plates to Ashrama children, Flag off was done by Dist. Governor Manjunath Shetty and Smt N.Shantha Kumari, Dictionary distribution, providing school Conducting Health camps to villagers, benches, Inducing children for hand wash etc. donor in DGND Asha Prasannakumar who is Honorable Mayor, BBMP, Bengaluru City from City Corporation. Defensive drive was on marching towards 4th level. organizing Blood donation camps at college, TSD format (Time-Speed-Distance) with 8 checkpoints. Rotarians (competitors) took the Micro finance for the needy in the community, Cleft lip surgeries are few of the ongoing Heart operations are the other projects. One of projects. flag off drove stopping at every checkpoint, getting time entered and distributing the the unique project is “ Come home safe ”where Rotary Tumkur Central 10.02.2015 pamphlets on Road Safety for public. The event concluded with an excellent school children are inspired to educate parents to entertainment program organized by the District Rotary family committee Chairman PP. wear helmets , seat belts etc. Rotary Tumkur 25.02.2015 Nageshwar. The venue of picnic 'Gold Flinch Resort’ near Airport, was an ideal location for the Rally team and others to relax after the event. The prize distribution was Youthful president Sagar and secretary proceeded by entertainment program, including music, games, lucky dip and Tambola. Rotary Gokul Vidya 26.02.2015 Vekatesha Bhakta have taken the membership Sumptuous food with good fellowship was enjoyed by the Rotary Family . We are grateful to a new height with about 30% increase. Adult to SIDVIN energy engineering for sponsoring the event. Literacy centre run by the club helps quite a few Report by: Rtn. Suresh Hari, Director - Club Service ladies from the surrounding slums. Dictionaries, E learning kits , Water filters are donated. Three cheers to Rotary Vijayanagar and the Rotary family. Competitions on drawing, painting, debate etc are held. Community development work by providing Law awareness to differently abeled, Training program for self help women group, De addiction camp and self employment seminar President Dhananjaya and Secretary were conducted. Vocational training Centre is Mahadevaiah achieved good growth in set up. Dental camp for children at school was membership with about 30% increase. General conducted. The club chartered 3 Interact and 2 Health check up, Eye check up camp and Rotaract clubs also. President Sunder Murthy and secretary Samuel cataract surgery at Ganjala Gunte. Dental Check are taking up the challenge of improving up Camp, blood grouping of children at school membership. One of the very successful projects and Pustaka Mela are very successful projects. Rotary Kanakapura 11.02.2015 was providing e- patashala to schools in Mulbagal Organised to distribute dictionaries to school taluk schools. Eye camps. Cataract surgeries, children while celebrating Independence day . Due to the illness of the president , Rtn Umadevi Blood donation camps were held. Working closely Arranging competitions in sports and other extra had to come in as president abruptly in curricular activities and prize distributions were with Mouna Foundation to do community services. September 2014. Though she didn't have taken up . enough time for preparations, she along with secretary Ramachandra are carrying out the Rotary International has been MAJOR DONORS club functions and service projects regularly. Proud moment.. instrumental in providing basic Health check up camp, Eye check up camp, health care facilities to thousands Rtn Kirit Morzaria, Hearty Congratulations to Rtr. Abhishek 1. Rotary Cancer screening and Blood Donation camps of people particularly living in Yadav ... President - Rotaract Club of Orchards, Level 2 have been organized. A camp for checking Skin rural areas. Further, it has also RVCE in the year 2011....went on to 2. Rtn Gangadhar, President disease was well attended. Yoga classes and been rendering assistance in become ZRR (Zonal Rotaract Rotary , Level 1 Naturopathy treatment are other projects of the pediatric heart surgeries, cleft Representative) and now 1st DRR club. surgeries and providing artificial 3. Rtn. Srini Srinivas and Ann. (District Rotaract Representative) for limbs to needy people. Chitra Srinivas, Rotary Rota Year 2015-16 of District 3012, Delhi. Cartoon by: Sridhar Comaravalli Bangalore South, Level 1 Way to move ahead!! All the best!!!!

“The successful man doesn't use others, other people use the successful man, for above all the success is of service.” - Mark Caine “If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?" - John Adams (1767-1848) 8 9 District 3190 T-E-A-C-H MISSION PP Rtn. Suresh hari Much awaited event of the Year 'Rotary South Asia Literacy At the recently concluded RILM our District past Summit' was held in Pune, India on 13th, 14th &15th February Secretary and current Club Service Director PP 2015. Suresh Hari was honoured for his effort in getting funds for Happy Schools - initiative of TEACH The 'Rotary South Asia Literacy Summit' was attended by mission . The commitment of Rs 50 lacs through delegates from India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan Bangladesh GOV in March 2015 his efforts for support from CREDAI Bengaluru and Sri Lanka. Lot of Brain Storming Deliberations took place at for 20 schools and the possibility of national level the event and experts and achievers in various fields motivated 22-3-2015 approach for CREDAI support was mentioned the delegates. Rotarians unanimously decided to come C N Halli - Morning by PRID Shekar Mehta to the delegates at South together and work for the development of the region in the areas Gubbi - Afternoon Asia literacy Summit . We are proud of Suresh of Education, Health and Hygiene, Youth and Sports, Young Brigades - Evening Hari's commitment in supporting Rotary 23-3-2015 consistently and is laudable too. Empowerment of Women etc. Nandini GLOBAL GRANTS They also pledged to work together to bring total Literacy in South Asia in a few years. Precisely, the T-E-A-C-H 24-3-2015 During my recent visit to Bhutan, I met the President & Board members of the “program” includes five “projects”, each with specific focus but inter-linked with the others in objective and content so Rotary Club of Thimpu. They were keen to join hands with RID 3190 for different National Park as to contribute to the program goal of Total Literacy accompanied with Quality Education, i.e., improvement in 25-3-2015 Community Projects in areas of Health Care, Literacy environment. learning, outcomes of primary/elementary education and spread of adult literacy in the country. Report by: Rtn. O P Khanna Hoskote Central - Morning Recognizing the enormity of the task of implementing T-E-A-C-H, Rotary have decided to adopt a strategy of Mulbagal Central - Evening The District Publication meaningful cooperation with all stake holders in the field, by forging strong partnerships with the government, 26-3-2015 (Evening) Committee is thankful to corporate, national, state-specific as well as international non-governmental organizations working in various Channapatna - Mornng our District Governor, segments of this country-wide endeavor. Mandya - Evening District Club Service Director and to all the More than 1200 delegates participated in the event. Our district was well represented by more than 45 delegates. 28-3-2015 District officials of 3190, While RI President Elect , was the chief guest, many RI officers - past and present participated in the event making it a for recognizing our work big success. 29-3-2015 Ulsoor during the District This summit was a memorable event for its content and presentation. Conference. Report by: Rtn. V R Ramesh, Chairman - Dist. Literacy Committee

Rtn.Deepak, Director, District Publication Committee Rotary Club Performs 2500 Free Surgeries The Global Grant Project for Nava Nirmana Charitable Trust (NNCT) was inaugurated by Rotary Bangalore North West (RBNW). It was very touching to By Express News Service | Published: 09th March 2015 06:05 AM see about 42 special children of surrounding villages being trained to do simple Queens Road: Through the Gift of Life programme, Rotary Club works to serve underprivileged children who suffer day-to-day routine tasks so that they can lead an independent life. Under this from heart disease. Now, they have successfully completed 2,500 open heart surgeries for such children. GG Project, we have now provided sophisticated equipment for Audiology & Rotary's Gift of Life India coordinator, A C Peter was felicitated jointly by four Rotary Clubs in Bengaluru – Physical Therapy. Three of NNCT's staff are being sent to clinics for special , , Greater Bangalore and Cosmopolitan – for the accomplishment. children at the University of Kentucky, USA for advanced training in the use of these equipment as well as to learn the modern techniques used. It was Peter thanked Rotarians of the city for joining the movement and said, “About 0.23 million children are born with noteworthy that 17 doctors and other specialists from University of Kentucky congenital heart diseases (CHD) every year in India. Children from below poverty line cannot afford the high cost of are visiting Mayasandra regularly, to help NNCT in their work. surgery and have no access to quality medical care. Gift of Life has arranged more than 2,500 open heart surgeries at specialty hospitals in Delhi free of cost for beneficiaries under the project ever since its inception.” For this humanitarian GG project, RBNW has joined hands with Rotary Club of Tumkur East, Dist. 3190 along with Matching partners from Fort Collins Children from all parts of India, especially the remotest regions of the North-East, Jammu and Kashmir, and also from Breakfast Rotary Club, Fort Collins After Work RC, RC Windsor, Dist. 5440 and Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, Nigeria, El Salvador, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan benefited from this project. They were The Rotary Foundation from USA. The total project cost is Rs. 23,03,929. Rtn. Harikrishna Holla, given free cardiac surgery, medicine, food, accommodation, hospitality, boarding and lodging, conveyance etc. Report by: Rtn. Sumathi Rao, Chairman - Women Empowerment Committee Rotarians regularly visited the children in the hospital and offered monthly care,” said a statement from the club. Chairman, GML Committee Rtn.Rajeshwari Sunil, Editor, GML Committee Rotary's Gift of Life India coordinator A C Peter was felicitated at a function held recently. REPRESENTATIVE

OF WinS 1. Who is Wins coordinator of our Answers to quiz may be mailed Gifts are sponsored by: District ? to Rtn Harikrishna S. Holla at According to an agreement We wish to inform you, during Email: [email protected] signed by The senior our GOV on 9th March 2015, Spot to 2. Which Club took the lead for Watsapp/SMS to 9844036895 leadership of Rotary in Our club has handed over a Global Grants for a project for the India, (at Institute) cheque to Rotary Peenya for Win benefit of special children? Note: for building 10,000 Toilet 1. First Ten winners will be given free 365 dialysis for the under Winners of Quiz - 8 B l o c k s i n s c h o o l s , privileged. (1 free dialysis per 3. Who was honoured from our prizes. Rtn.Sushil Trustee-TRF day for 365 days.) 1. Rtn. Deepak,Cubbonpark District in RILM? 2. Rotarians who have already Gupta will be Chairing the 2. J. Lokanath Babu,RB Vidyapeeta won the prizes in the previous Report by: Rtn. Raghuveer, 4. Who was elected Zonal Rotract Quiz competition are not Committee – Project WinS President - Rotary Rajmahal Vilas (Wash in Schools) and 3. Naland,RB Vidyapeeta representative? eligible. PDG H. Rajendra Rai is 4. Ramanjinappa,Rotary Kylanur,Kolar 5. Who is the winner of Latin Grammy the WinS Coordinator for Awards? our District 3190. 5. Suryaprakash,Rotary Kyalanur,Kolar www.cafeudupiruchi.com

“My dad has always taught me these words: care and share. That's why we put on clinics. The only thing I can do is try One of the most wonderful things about Rotary is that it allows you to be part of something so much larger than 10 11 to give back. If it works, it works." - Tiger Woods yourself." -RI President Glenn Estess Sr. ( Opening plenary session at the Convention, 2005) District 3190